Ortofon Stylus VNL II
- Improved resistance to hardcore scratching and back-spinning
- Highly-accurate tracking performance
- Optimised balance and sound quality across entire frequency spectrum
- Flexible suspension design
- Welded components using ultrasonics ensures superb rigidity, effectively eliminating resonances
- Robotic assembly delivers high-levels of precision and uniformity across all products
The Ortofon Stylus II for VNL presents a spherical replacement stylus measuring 15 micrometers. Tailored to cater to the needs of modern turntablists, this stylus has been enhanced to provide enhanced protection against scratching and back-spinning, significantly reducing vinyl wear. Crafted with precision using premium materials and industrial assembly techniques, its robotic precision and ultrasonic welding ensure consistency and rigidity, effectively mitigating resonances during performances. Its high compliance offers a natural feel for hands-on performers.
The 15-micrometer spherical design guarantees optimal output and balance, ensuring impeccable sound quality and tracking capabilities. Regardless of the system it's used with, the stylus maintains consistent contact within the groove, even in challenging conditions. Featuring an enclosed body, mounting and aligning on a variety of hardshells is effortless and straightforward.
- Output voltage at 1kHz: 6mV
- Channel separation at 1kHz: 20dB
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 4dB
- Tracking ability at recommended tracking force: 90 µm
- Dynamic lateral compliance: 15 µm/mN
- Stylus type: Spherical R 18 µm
- Tracking force range: 3 - 5g
- Tracking force recommended: 4g
- Interal impedance, DC resistance: 700 Ohm
- Internal inductance: 450 Ohm
- Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
- Recommended load capacitance: 200 - 600 pF
- Weight: 6.5g